48. Training Your Mind + Body with Dirk Smith

What exactly do the terms Sport Psychology, Sport Science, and Sports Diversity mean? Where does the gay sports scene fit within the world of competition and performance? What does David "Dirk" Smith (he/him/his), founder of Stonewall Performance, managing editor for Compete Sports Diversity, the Community Manager for Virtual Sport Psych, a strength and conditioning coach, sport psychology consultant, sports coach, published research scientist, PhD Student, AND Sports Diversity Leader find satisfying, fulfilling, and encouraging? Listen to this all new episode of Beau my God to hear what Dirk has to say to friend, colleague, and host Beau Bradley (they/he) about all of the above, the World Cup, Gay Games, Sin City Classic, NGFFL, Pride Cheerleading Association, and so, so much more. The pair touch on Dirk's move to Germany and finding his place transforming a novice swim team, using sports to empower authenticity, and even the gay drama in his life.

You can find out more about Dirk and Stonewall Performance at www.stonewallperformance.com or on social media @StonewallPerformance .

Dirk's Pieces on Episode 3's guests:

1. Yunio Martinez and Kicking Out Transphobia: https://competenetwork.com/yunio-martinez-awarded-honor-for-work-in-kicking-out-transphobia/
2. Salem Lemmon and Rain City Soccer Club: https://competenetwork.com/rain-city-soccer-club-in-thriving-on-building-inclusion-through-intersectionality-and-athletic-development-one-on-one-with-club-president-salem-lemmon/ 

References:

1. www.stonewallperformance.com 
2. www.competenetwork.com 
3. www.linkedin.com/in/bttrflyr 
4. www.milkfoundation.org 
5. https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/sao-paulo-pride-celebration-brazil-2022?fbclid=PAAaa1J0XuePleEqpOEBv3mKCiNHhEukwfhAKwylGsYKHj2TGbkFvmpGWk2TQ 
6. https://qz.com/762807/the-first-same-sex-couple-to-compete-in-the-olympics-have-won-gold/amp?fbclid=PAAaZCz6kejxlHyhj2ys22phOd8kJgWbY7oEcX6A1tecaLrVZvfmtuuzsfp3l  
7. https://tucson.com/news/1791-france-becomes-the-first-western-european-nation-to-decriminalize-homosexuality/image_c5cab3c6-299e-5dc9-a473-c6d0f6c06770.html?fbclid=PAAaYrhBNPe5HH8VrE-_8eAa2gcWaQCqVUYA3btpr4KeoUNNNMCyrkoPlXZq4 

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